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- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
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LG C7 OLED vs LG C9 OLED
Side-by-Side Comparison
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LG C7 OLED
LG C9 OLED
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TypeOLED
Sub-TypeWRGB
Resolution4k
TypeOLED
Sub-TypeWRGB
Resolution4k
Variants
- OLED55C7P (55")
- OLED65C7P (65")
- OLED55C9PUA (55")
- OLED65C9PUA (65")
- OLED77C9PUA (77")
Our Verdict
LG C7 OLED
LG C9 OLED
The LG C9 OLED is a bit better than the LG C7 OLED. The two TVs were tested under different test benches, but some comparisons can still be made. The C9 has wider viewing angles and lower input lag, and is more future-proof thanks to its input ports. The C9 has 4 HDMI 2.1 inputs, which for the moment doesn't add much if anything at all. When HDMI 2.1 sources become available, the C9 should support a 4k @ 120Hz input, even at full chroma. The C9 also supports eARC and supports the HDMI 2.1 variable refresh rate technology, which is currently only supported by the Xbox One.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.6
8.8
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
0.0
8.7
Full Comparison
Market Context
Market Context
Design
Style
9.5
9.5
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 300x200
VESA 300x200
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.43" (1.1 cm)
0.37" (0.9 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
1.97" (5.0 cm)
1.87" (4.8 cm)
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
Build quality picture
Temperature
Temperature picture
Maximum Temperature
95 °F (35 °C)
Average Temperature
91 °F (33 °C)
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
10
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
10
10
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
N/A
No Backlight
SDR Peak Brightness
7.9
7.1
SDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
383 cd/m²
335 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
389 cd/m²
447 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
387 cd/m²
444 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
388 cd/m²
398 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
389 cd/m²
330 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
138 cd/m²
157 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
387 cd/m²
430 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
380 cd/m²
426 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
384 cd/m²
382 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
371 cd/m²
317 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
135 cd/m²
151 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.070
0.072
HDR Peak Brightness
7.7
7.3
HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness
718 cd/m²
726 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window
717 cd/m²
855 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window
733 cd/m²
845 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window
447 cd/m²
530 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window
313 cd/m²
301 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window
143 cd/m²
145 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window
695 cd/m²
814 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window
703 cd/m²
802 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window
429 cd/m²
506 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window
291 cd/m²
286 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window
137 cd/m²
138 cd/m²
HDR ABL
0.100
0.109
Gray Uniformity
8.5
8.6
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
1.309%
0.989%
50% DSE
0.141%
0.128%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.309%
0.499%
5% DSE
0.095%
0.102%
Viewing Angle
8.1
8.8
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Shift Picture
Color Shift
32°
Color Washout
49°
Brightness Picture
Brightness
75°
Hue Graph
Black Level Picture
Color Shift
31°
Lightness Graph
Black Level
75°
Brightness Loss
67°
Black Level Raise
70°
Gamma Shift
67°
Black Uniformity
10
10
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.332%
0.249%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Reflections
9.4
9.3
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Total Reflections
1.5%
1.4%
Indirect Reflections
0.2%
0.2%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.2%
Pre Calibration
6.7
7.6
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
4.47
3.46
Color dE
3.04
2.11
Gamma
2.04
2.17
Color Temperature
6,101 K
5,929 K
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Room)
Expert (Dark Room)
Color Temp Setting
Warm 2
Gamma Setting
2.2
Post Calibration
9.5
9.5
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Expert (Dark Room)
White Balance dE
0.15
0.44
Color dE
1.22
0.91
Gamma
2.20
2.18
Color Temperature
6,491 K
6,539 K
White Balance Calibration
22 point
Color Calibration
Yes
Auto-Calibration Function
Yes
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Type
OLED
OLED
Sub-Type
WRGB
WRGB
Color Gamut
8.4
8.6
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
96.15%
97.21%
DCI P3 uv
97.40%
98.68%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
70.49%
71.57%
Rec 2020 uv
74.07%
75.53%
EOTF
Color Volume
7.2
7.4
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
81.1%
84.6%
10,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
44.4%
46.8%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
61.6%
61.7%
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
33.1%
34.4%
Gradient
8.0
9.0
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.131
0.081
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.119
0.091
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.097
0.072
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.085
0.074
Temporary Image Retention
7.3
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.81%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.10%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
1.0
2.0
Permanent Burn-In Risk
Yes
Yes
Motion
Response Time
10
9.9
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
0.1 ms
0.2 ms
100% Response Time
0.2 ms
2.4 ms
Flicker-Free
10
10
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
0.0
8.7
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
No
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps
0 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz for 60 fps
No
Yes
120 Hz for 120 fps
No
No
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
0 Hz
60 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
Yes
Yes
Stutter
4.4
5.0
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
41.5 ms
39.3 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
16.5 ms
14.3 ms
24p Judder
10
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
Yes
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
7.6
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR
Yes
FreeSync
No
G-SYNC Compatible
Yes (NVIDIA Certified)
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
60 Hz
4k VRR Minimum
N/A
40 Hz
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
120 Hz
1080p VRR Minimum
N/A
40 Hz
1440p VRR Maximum
120 Hz
1440p VRR Minimum
40 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
N/A
HDMI
Inputs
Input Lag
9.1
8.8
1080p @ 60 Hz
21.3 ms
13.5 ms
1080p @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
46.4 ms
100.8 ms
1440p @ 60 Hz
13.9 ms
4k @ 60 Hz
21.4 ms
13.5 ms
4k @ 60 Hz + 10 bit HDR
21.1 ms
13.4 ms
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
21.3 ms
13.3 ms
4k @ 60 Hz Outside Game Mode
63.0 ms
50.6 ms
4k @ 60 Hz With Interpolation
104.7 ms
96.7 ms
8k @ 60 Hz
N/A
1080p @ 120 Hz
22.2 ms
6.8 ms
1440p @ 120 Hz
6.6 ms
4k @ 120 Hz
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
6.3 ms
1440p with VRR
6.7 ms
4k with VRR
N/A
15.9 ms
8k with VRR
N/A
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz + HDR
21.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 + 8 bit HDR
21.3 ms
Supported Resolutions
8.3
9.6
Resolution
4k
4k
1080p @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120 Hz
Yes (native support)
Yes (native support)
1440p @ 60 Hz
No
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120 Hz
Yes (native support)
4k @ 30Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60 Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
4k @ 120 Hz
No
8k @ 30 Hz or 24 Hz
No
8k @ 60 Hz
No
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
3
3
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
0
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
1
1 (incl. adapter)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
0
0
SD/SDHC
0
0
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
3D
No
No
5.1 Passthrough ARC Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough ARC DTS
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical Dolby Digital
Yes
Yes
5.1 Passthrough Optical DTS
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1 Full Bandwidth
No
HDMI 2.1
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
ARC
Yes (HDMI 2)
Yes (HDMI 2)
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
USB 3.0
Yes (1)
No
Variable Analog Audio Out
No
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
MHL
No
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 2)
Yes (HDMI 2)
eARC support
Yes
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
Yes
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes
Yes
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
6.8
7.4
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
100.79 Hz
67.27 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
2.48 dB
2.67 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
2.51 dB
2.74 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.86 dB
4.94 dB
Max
90.7 dB SPL
87.8 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
6.20 dB
4.00 dB
Distortion
6.9
6.0
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.098
0.263
Weighted THD @ Max
0.426
3.477
IMD @ 80
1.64%
10.58%
IMD @ Max
11.32%
25.15%
Smart Features
Interface
8.5
8.5
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
WebOS
WebOS
Version
3.5
4.5
Ease of Use
Easy
Easy
Smoothness
Average
Average
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
8 s
7 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
8.0
8.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Many
Great
App Smoothness
Average
Average
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in Amazon Video
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
9.0
9.0
Remote Picture
Size
Large
Large
Voice Control
Content Search Only
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
Yes
Yes
Remote App
LG TV Plus
Remote App
7.0
Remote App Picture
Acts as the Remote
Yes
Directly Launches Apps and Inputs
Both
Inputs Text in YouTube
No
Inputs Text in Netflix
No
Streams Device Files
Yes
Controls TV Settings
No
Voice Control
No
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
89 W
89 W
Power Consumption (Max)
159 W
171 W
Firmware
03.51.20
03.50.22
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